Desmond Mason (21 points, 4 rebounds) and Peja Stojakovic (21 points, 4 rebounds) led the way for the Hornets.  Chris Paul had a decent game with 18 points, 4 assists and 3 steals.  Bobby Jackson came off the bench and added 11 points and 5 rebounds.  Tyson Chandler provided the muscle with 4 points and 16 rebounds.

The Hornets fell to 8-4 on the season with this loss.